1. Original and Adaptation of Macbeth
Goold's execution of Banquo in a public setting demonstrates the power and boldness of Macbeth as a character by having him killed. The murder scenes in the film show how corrupted and power hungry Macbeth has grown to be by the gruesome images of each scene. ... The character Macbeth is a ruthless and a power hungry politician, but in Goold's film Macbeth finds humor in his chaotic events leading to his downfall. ... Rupert Goold gives emphasis to theme of the corrosive power of uncontrolled ambition. ...
- Word Count: 712
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate